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Vocabulary Entry
nictation
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A type of involuntary blinking or twitching of the eyelids.
Example Sentences
"His nictation became noticeable after staring at the computer screen for too long."
"The doctor explained that frequent nictation can be a sign of stress."
"She tried to control her nictation during the important presentation."
V
verb
To blink or twitch involuntarily, especially of the eyelids.
Example Sentences
"He began to nictate constantly due to the bright lights in the room."
"As she read, her eyes would nictate occasionally from dryness."
"The cat would nictate rapidly, making him look both curious and confused."